• Wheat flour — 800.0 g
• Salt — 2.0 tsp
• Yeast — 40.0 g
• Warm water — 2.0 cup
• Sugar — 2.0 tsp
• Olive oil — 4.0 tbsp
• Beef — 400.0 g
• Hard cheese — 600.0 g
• Cottage cheese — 200.0 g
• Egg — 2.0 pc
• Butter — 2.0 tbsp
• Olive oil (for topping) — 2.0 tbsp
• Grated cheese — 2.0 tbsp
• Tomato puree — 2.0 tbsp
• Dried herbs — 2.0 tsp
• Salt and pepper — NaN
• Vegetable mix — 2.0 cup

📘 Instructions

1. Step 1: 1. Prepare a sponge-based yeast dough using flour, yeast, warm water, sugar, salt, and olive oil. Let rise until doubled.
2. Step 2: 2. Roll out the dough into a large circle. Leave one-third of the surface empty.
3. Step 3: 3. On the remaining two-thirds, layer cooked beef, cottage cheese, hard cheese, butter, and seasonings.
4. Step 4: 4. Lightly moisten the edges with water, fold the dough over the filling, and press to seal.
5. Step 5: 5. Brush the surface with olive oil, sprinkle with grated cheese and dried herbs.
6. Step 6: 6. Bake in a preheated oven at 220°C for 20 minutes until golden.
7. Step 7: 7. Optionally, brush the top with wine and add tomato puree and herbs. Bake for an additional 10 minutes.
8. Step 8: 8. Serve hot, sliced into portions. Ideal with a side salad or dipping sauce.